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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
- To support growth and maintenance
- To build and repair tissues
- To regulate body temperature
- To provide energy for the body (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a fat-soluble vitamin?
Which of the following is an example of a fat-soluble vitamin?
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin A (correct)
What is the primary purpose of the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)?
What is the primary purpose of the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)?
- To recommend daily intake of nutrients for optimal health (correct)
- To promote vegan diets
- To provide nutrition labels for food products
- To recommend daily exercise routines
Which of the following diets excludes gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye?
Which of the following diets excludes gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye?
What is the term for a diet that lacks essential nutrients, leading to various health problems?
What is the term for a diet that lacks essential nutrients, leading to various health problems?
Which of the following is an example of a mineral essential for growth and maintenance?
Which of the following is an example of a mineral essential for growth and maintenance?
What is the primary purpose of the Food Pyramid?
What is the primary purpose of the Food Pyramid?
Which of the following is a type of protein found in animal products, legumes, and nuts?
Which of the following is a type of protein found in animal products, legumes, and nuts?
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Macronutrients
- Carbohydrates:
- Provide energy for the body
- Found in grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products
- Types: simple (sugars) and complex (starches and fibers)
- Proteins:
- Build and repair tissues
- Found in animal products, legumes, and nuts
- Essential amino acids: cannot be produced by the body, must be consumed
- Fats:
- Provide energy and support growth
- Found in animal products, oils, and nuts
- Types: saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated
Micronutrients
- Vitamins:
- Essential for growth and maintenance
- Found in various foods, including fruits, vegetables, and animal products
- Fat-soluble: A, D, E, and K
- Water-soluble: B and C
- Minerals:
- Essential for growth and maintenance
- Found in various foods, including fruits, vegetables, and animal products
- Examples: calcium, iron, potassium, and sodium
Dietary Recommendations
- Balanced Diet:
- Includes a variety of foods from all food groups
- Provides adequate nutrients for optimal health
- Dietary Reference Intake (DRI):
- Recommends daily intake of nutrients for optimal health
- Based on age, sex, and physical activity level
- Food Pyramid:
- Guides consumers in making healthy food choices
- Emphasizes whole grains, fruits, and vegetables
Special Diets
- Vegetarian:
- Excludes animal products, but may include dairy and eggs
- Types: lacto-ovo-vegetarian, lacto-vegetarian, and vegan
- Gluten-free:
- Excludes gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye
- Recommended for individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance
- Low-Fat:
- Restricts fat intake, particularly saturated and trans fats
- Recommended for individuals with high cholesterol or heart disease
Nutrient Deficiencies
- Malnutrition:
- Occurs when the diet lacks essential nutrients
- Can lead to various health problems
- Deficiency Diseases:
- Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency)
- Rickets (vitamin D deficiency)
- Anemia (iron deficiency)
- Osteoporosis (calcium and vitamin D deficiency)
Macronutrients
- Carbohydrates are the body's primary source of energy, found in grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, and come in two forms: simple (sugars) and complex (starches and fibers).
- Proteins build and repair tissues, found in animal products, legumes, and nuts, and contain essential amino acids that cannot be produced by the body, but must be consumed.
- Fats provide energy and support growth, found in animal products, oils, and nuts, and come in three forms: saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated.
Micronutrients
- Vitamins are essential for growth and maintenance, found in various foods including fruits, vegetables, and animal products, and come in two types: fat-soluble (A, D, E, and K) and water-soluble (B and C).
- Minerals are essential for growth and maintenance, found in various foods including fruits, vegetables, and animal products, and examples include calcium, iron, potassium, and sodium.
Dietary Recommendations
- A balanced diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups, providing adequate nutrients for optimal health.
- Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommends daily intake of nutrients for optimal health, based on age, sex, and physical activity level.
- The food pyramid guides consumers in making healthy food choices, emphasizing whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Special Diets
- Vegetarian diets exclude animal products, but may include dairy and eggs, and come in three types: lacto-ovo-vegetarian, lacto-vegetarian, and vegan.
- Gluten-free diets exclude gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, and are recommended for individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
- Low-fat diets restrict fat intake, particularly saturated and trans fats, and are recommended for individuals with high cholesterol or heart disease.
Nutrient Deficiencies
- Malnutrition occurs when the diet lacks essential nutrients, leading to various health problems.
- Deficiency diseases include scurvy (vitamin C deficiency), rickets (vitamin D deficiency), anemia (iron deficiency), and osteoporosis (calcium and vitamin D deficiency).
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